Fabulous flight-free breaks

Travelling to Europe, we often fly and miss out on the pleasure of a European road trip, so for my holiday in northern Italy, I decided to savour the journey by driving there. There are plenty of ferr

Get more from your weekend by discovering the best-kept secrets in the city of love

Board the Eurostar for a relaxing holiday on the shores of Lake Orta, with trips to the region’s famous lakes and fashionable Milan

This family friendly, week-long cycling holiday along a stretch of the Danube in Austria is ideal for beginners. The paved, flat paths make for easy riding, and luggage is transferred, so you can focu

Catch the train from London to Interlaken to see the world’s most beautiful mountains on this incredible tour

Distance 280 miles Time Three to seven days Start Würzburg Finish Füssen When to travel July to October for better overall weather conditions Top tip Consider a December trip to take in the traditiona